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Tatum vows to bounce back after tough season opener
21 Oct
Summary
- Jayson Tatum struggled in the Celtics' season opener, scoring 13 points.
- Tatum missed most of last season due to a ruptured Achilles injury.
- Paul George replaced Jaylen Brown and led the team with 38 points.
Jayson Tatum is aiming for a stronger performance in his first full Celtics season since 2024-25, following a challenging opening night loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics fell 121-113 in their first game of the 2026-27 season. Tatum recorded 13 points and 11 assists in 38 minutes, acknowledging his shot wasn't at its best.
"I just have to play better. You know, part of my role is scoring," Tatum stated. He mentioned that reviewing film suggests slowing down his decision-making could be beneficial. This comes after Tatum missed most of the previous season due to a ruptured Achilles, playing in only 16 games.
In Tatum's place, Paul George led the Celtics with 38 points against the Pistons. George was acquired in a trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics look to rebound quickly as they host the New York Knicks on Friday night.
